History & Heritage in Pontefract

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Sandal Castle
Attraction
Free

Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder.

7.7 mls
Wakefield Cathedral
Attraction
Free

Wakefield Cathedral

One of three co-equal Anglican cathedrals for the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds.

7.7 mls
Temple Newsam

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £12.85

Temple Newsam

A historic estate with a grand mansion, stunning gardens, and a working farm, offering a glimpse into centuries of English aristocratic life.

8.8 mls
Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens.

14.2 mls
Kirkstall Abbey

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

Kirkstall Abbey

A stunning medieval ruin with picturesque grounds, offering a glimpse into centuries-old history and architectural marvels.

15.1 mls
Wentworth Woodhouse
Attraction
Adults £10

Wentworth Woodhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse is one of the finest and grandest Georgian houses in England and at 606 ft, is famously considered to have the longest facade.

15.5 mls
York Dungeon
Attraction
From £11

York Dungeon

York's funniest and scariest attraction brings together 10 live shows, 75 minutes of fun and 2000 years of history. Come face-to-face with characters.

20.5 mls
Fairfax House

POPULAR

Attraction
From £7.50

Fairfax House

Discover the finest Georgian Townhouse in England where city-life behind closed doors unfolds.

20.5 mls
City Walls
Attraction
Free

City Walls

York still has most of the medieval walls that surrounded the city 700 years ago. The tops of these walls were partly rebuilt about 150 years ago.

20.7 mls
York Minster
Attraction
Adults £10

York Minster

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

20.8 mls

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